PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                           DA 97-2334

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                                                 Released: November 5, 1997


             Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on NECA's
     Further Modification to the Interstate Average Schedule Formulas
                                AAD 97-109


COMMENTS:  November 26, 1997

REPLY COMMENTS:  December 3, 1997

     On November 3, 1997, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed
a further modification to the interstate average schedule formulas.  In this filing, NECA
proposes interim modifications for the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998, that
are necessary to conform average schedule settlements to the Commission's new rules in the
Universal Service Proceeding, CC Docket No. 96-45, and the Access Charge Reform
Proceeding, CC Docket No. 96-262, which become effective on January 1, 1998.

     Interested parties may file comments on NECA's filing on or before November 26, 1997. 
Reply comments may be filed on or before December 3, 1997, with the Secretary, Federal
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Room 222, Washington, D.C.  20554. 
Comments and reply comments should reference AAD 97-109.  A copy of each pleading should
be sent to George Williams, Accounting and Audits Division, Common Carrier Bureau, 2000
L Street, N.W., Room 257, Washington D.C. 20554; and the International Transcription Service
(ITS), Suite 140, 2100 M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037.  Copies of the filing are
available for public inspection and copying in the Accounting and Audits Division public
reference room, 2000 L Street, N.W., Room 812, Washington, D.C.  Copies are also available
from ITS.

     We will treat this proceeding as non-restricted for purposes of the Commission's ex parte
rules.  See generally, 47 C.F.R.  1.200-1.1206.  However, if this filing is opposed, it will
be treated as a restricted proceeding under the Commission's ex parte rules.  See generally, 47
C.F.R.  1.1208-1.1216.  For further information, contact George Williams, Accounting and
Audits Division, Common Carrier Bureau, (202) 418-0867.

Action by the Chief, Accounting and Audits Division, Common Carrier Bureau.

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